congratulation

noun

con·​grat·​u·​la·​tion kən-ˌgra-chə-ˈlā-shən 

-ˌgra-jə-

1

: a congratulatory expression

—usually used in plural

Congratulations on your promotion.

2

: the act of congratulating

Synonyms

• regards
• respects
• greetings
• commendations [archaic]
• praise
• compliment

Examples of congratulation in a Sentence

Let me offer you my congratulations for being elected.

Please send her my congratulations.

I sent her a letter of congratulations.

Recent Examples on the Web

Afterwards, the legendary Sarah Bernhardt stops by her celebratory dinner, but not to offer her congratulations. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025

Many followers, including the couple's fellow Love Island alumni, expressed their congratulations in the comment section. —Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

During Wednesday’s episode of his and brother Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, Travis first thanked everyone for sending their congratulations and for expressing their excitement over the news. —Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025

Among the loud social celebrations, Mahomes shared her own congratulations to the couple. —Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see congratulate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing congratulation

• self-congratulation

Rhymes for congratulation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

congratulation

noun

con·​grat·​u·​la·​tion kən-ˌgrach-ə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the act of congratulating

2

: an expression of joy or pleasure at another's success or good fortune

—usually used in plural